Nadia Reid is a spectacular songwriter, and her recent single is a beautiful addition to her discography. “Not Giving It Out” takes the listener to a remote, lush cove flanked by a reef that prevents waves from breaking heavily at its mouth. In Reid’s own words, the song is “a luminous, slow-burning song about love, identity, and quiet resistance. It’s rooted in Dunedin’s North East … Continue reading Nadia Reid – “Not Giving It Out”
Despite sounding like their vocal contributions came through voicemail, Caroline Rose was part of the entire writing and recording process for Former You with friend and bandmate, Abbie Morin, aka Hammydown. The title track is warm like sun beaming behind thin curtains. Hammydown | order Former You | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Caroline Rose | SnG coverage | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading Hammydown – “Former You (feat. Caroline Rose)”
Wild how Julia Jacklin is always able to cut to my core. I, too, quite like who I am…and I’m obsessed with that paisley ankle-length gown she sports in the music video. Julia Jacklin | pre-order PRE PLEASURE | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading Julia Jacklin – “I Was Neon”
Best Songs of 20209. Cut Worms – “Sold My Soul” I needed the crooked twang of Cut Worms in 2020, and I sing along to “Sold My Soul” like I myself have made a deal with the devil. Nobody Lives Here Anymore is a comforting alt-country experience, but the Sold My Soul EP is even cozier. Cut Worms | SnG coverage | order Nobody Lives Here Anymore … Continue reading Best Songs of 2020: 9. Cut Worms
Photo Credit: Bao Ngo Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The phrase ‘representation matters’ has gained popularity of late, a rallying cry that accompanies demands that Hollywood diversify casting. Though the symptoms are different, an issue of representation persists today in the music industry as well. The ratio of white executives to executives of color at the most powerful companies is troublingly high, but even setting … Continue reading Bartees Strange Covers The National to Subvert the White Indie Scene on Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy EP
I look to gentle songwriting savants in times of crisis; Nadia Reid’s Out of My Province offers just as much insight to lead a verdant life as the New Zealand artist’s other LPs, and provides much wisdom to ponder for however long I remain stuck in my apartment. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Nadia Reid – “High and Lonely”
Kick up sand with Sea Offs in the video for their sentimental single “Will (You).” The song appears on the Philly band’s recent En Root EP, which came in a time of uncertainty and reflects a stagnant journey. Find the release on Bandcamp. Continue reading Sea Offs – “Will You”
The title track of Walrus’ Cool to Who LP echoes into the ether with envy and inadequacy. Cool to Who by Walrus Continue reading Walrus – “Cool to Who”
Photo by Chase Leonard Originally appeared on LADYGUNN. The new EP from Mara Connor titled No Fun was a long time coming; having been released on April 3 while we are all in self-quarantine, this is starting to feel like the basis of a joke, but in actuality, it’s a much more thoughtful tale. The LA-native is an evocative songwriter with a particular vision, one … Continue reading Mara Connor Weaves Stories of Heartbreak on No Fun EP
There has always been a trance-like quality to Peacock Affect’s music, and on “Lullaby,” even the title reinforces it. Perhaps the single is not one to fall asleep to, but it does float on layered guitars as if in a dream. Continue reading Peacock Affect – “Lullaby”
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